Other Business Services Trade Associations

American Marketing Association (AMA)

U.S.-based professional community for marketers that offers training, research, events, and 70+ local chapters; serves to elevate marketing practice and careers. Membership 25,000+ (as of 2025).

https://www.ama.org Membership: 25,000

American Translators Association (ATA)

The largest U.S. association for translators and interpreters; provides certification, education, and a searchable directory to help members market services. Membership nearly 8,500 (global).

https://www.atanet.org Membership: 8,500

Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Global network for workplace learning and talent-development professionals; offers research, education, certifications (CPTD/APTD), and conferences. Membership 30,000+ worldwide.

https://www.td.org Membership: 30,000

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

World’s largest anti‑fraud organization; equips professionals with training, resources, and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. Membership 90,000+ worldwide.

https://www.acfe.com Membership: 90,000

Association of National Advertisers (ANA)

Trade association for client‑side marketers, nonprofits, and solutions providers; advances growth through advocacy, standards, and professional development. Serves 50,000+ industry members (20,000 brands).

https://www.ana.net Membership: 50,000

Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)

The global association for bid, proposal, and capture professionals; provides certifications, events, and a body of knowledge to improve win rates. Membership 10,000+ worldwide.

https://www.apmp.org Membership: 10,000

ASIS International

International professional organization for security practitioners; sets standards and offers certifications (e.g., CPP) and the GSX conference. Membership ~34,600 in 155 countries.

https://www.asisonline.org Membership: 34,600

Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI)

Trade association for commercial cleaning and building service contractors; delivers contractor‑specific education, certifications, benchmarking, and peer networking. Represents 1,000+ member companies.

https://www.bscai.org Membership: 1,000

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)

Trade organization for business travel and meetings; provides research, advocacy, education, and global events. Membership 9,000+; network reaches 28,000+ professionals.

https://www.gbta.org Membership: 9,000

International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)

Association for exhibitions and events professionals worldwide; delivers CEM certification, research via CEIR, advocacy, and the Expo! Expo! marketplace. Represents 12,000+ industry professionals.

https://www.iaee.com Membership: 12,000

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP)

Global association for outsourcing professionals; sets standards, publishes the Global Outsourcing 100, and convenes practitioners across industries. Membership and affiliates 120,000+.

https://www.iaop.org Membership: 120,000

International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

World’s largest association for facility management professionals; offers credentials (CFM, FMP, SFP), research, and advocacy to advance FM practice. Supports 25,000+ members in 140+ countries.

https://www.ifma.org Membership: 25,000

ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

Worldwide cleaning industry association uniting distributors, manufacturers, BSCs, and in‑house providers; offers education, advocacy, and global trade shows. Membership 11,000+ organizations and individuals.

https://www.issa.com Membership: 11,000

National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO)

U.S. trade association for professional employer organizations (PEOs); provides advocacy, compliance resources, research, and networking. Approximately 200 PEO member companies.

https://www.napeo.org Membership: 200

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

U.S. professional association for contract management across government and industry; offers certifications (e.g., CPCM), training, and networking. Membership 20,000+.

https://www.ncmahq.org Membership: 20,000

PayrollOrg (PAYO)

Industry leader in payroll education and community; provides certifications, compliance resources, events, and a private professional network. Community connects 30,000+ peers worldwide.

https://www.payroll.org Membership: 30,000

Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)

Global trade association for background screening companies; advances standards, accreditation, and advocacy; hosts conferences and webinars. Represents 750+ member companies.

https://www.thepbsa.org Membership: 750

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Global professional association for project managers; offers the PMP and other certifications, standards, research, and a worldwide chapter network. Membership 700,000+ project professionals.

https://www.pmi.org Membership: 700,000

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

U.S. association for PR and communications professionals; provides accreditation (APR), training, sections, and advocacy for ethical practice. Network of 21,000+ members.

https://www.prsa.org Membership: 21,000

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Global HR association providing compliance guidance, certifications (SHRM‑CP/SCP), research, and advocacy for workplace policy. Nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries.

https://www.shrm.org Membership: 340,000